Yellow Lab Cichlid

Online Aquarium Fish Magazine | Yellow Lab Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus (yellow labs) are bright colored mbuna from Lake Malawi. These are the less aggressive out of the mbuna.

Yellow Lab Cichlid
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Freshwater Fish Species Profile and Catfish Care Information

Scientific name: Labidochromis caeruleus

Common name: Yellow Lab, electric yellow

Care-level: Easy

Size: 4-5 inches

pH: 7.8-8.2

Temperature: 78-80 degrees F

Origin/Habitat: Lake Malawi Africa

Lifespan: 18 years

Temperament / Behavior: mildly aggressive

Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder

Compatible Tank mates: Other malawi mbuna not to be mixed with other Labidochromis groups. If put with other Yellow Labs needs to be 1 male to 2+ females.

Fish Disease: Signs and treatments for some common freshwater fish disease hole in the head and malawi bloat

Fish Food: Herbivore, needs diet low in protien and fresh veggies.

Tank Region: Bottom of Aquarium

Gender: Extremely hard to sex, males tend to have deeper black on anal and dorsal fins.

Tank Size: Minimum of 55g Tanks need to be long rather than tall.

Similar Species: Other Cichlids.

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